Topic ID: id_18718199
Version: 2.0
Date: Sep 26, 2020 10:13:08 PM

Host Computer NIC Exchange - xw8600

Prerequisites

Table 3. Safety

caution

POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO SERVICE PERSONNEL
HOST COMPUTER CHASSIS CAN WEIGH IN EXCESS OF 40 POUNDS. DEPENDING ON YOUR HEIGHT AND ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, LIFTING ASSISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED.
USE YOUR JUDGMENT TO DETERMINE IF LIFT ASSIST OR A SECOND PERSON MAY BE REQUIRED TO ASSIST IN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.

notice

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS WITHIN THE HSDA, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING ESD PRECAUTIONS:
- WORK ON A STATIC-FREE MAT.
- WEAR A STATIC STRAP TO ENSURE THAT ANY ACCUMULATED ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IS DISCHARGED FROM YOUR BODY TO GROUND.
- CREATE A COMMON GROUND FOR THE EQUIPMENT YOU ARE WORKING ON BY CONNECTING THE STATIC-FREE MAT, STATIC STRAP AND PERIPHERAL UNITS TO THAT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING ESD PROTECTION, REFER TO THE SAFETY CHAPTER IN THIS PUBLICATION

notice

IN ORDER TO MEET EMC REQUIREMENTS, THE CHASSIS MODULES MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED AFTER SERVICING. CHECK THAT THE MODULES ARE MOUNTED FIRMLY IN PLACE AND LOCKED DOWN WHERE APPLICABLE.

notice

FOLLOW ALL REQUIRED SAFETY AND PPE PROCEDURES CUSTOMARY FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION WHEN WORKING ON THIS PRODUCT.

Table 4. Required conditions
Condition	Reference	Effectivity
Space will be required for working with two (2) Host Computers. Make sure ample space is available.	-	-
Only trained service personnel should service the GE CT Scanner.	-	-

Overview

The System Option Licenses are tied to the Host Computer Ethernet (eth0) MAC address. The appropriate NIC card (Port C, Bottom NIC Card, Slot 6) can be exchanged, if one is reasonably certain that the Host Computer failure is not related to the NIC cards. This will allow for the reuse of System Option Licenses, otherwise new Licenses must be obtained.

This procedure describes and illustrates the steps necessary to exchange (transfer) the NIC Card (Port C, Slot 6) from an existing Host Computer to a new Host Computer.

note:

This procedure is used in conjunction with the Host Computer Replacement procedure.

Procedure

Open the original Host Computer Side Cover.

note:
The System Option Licenses are tied to the Host Computer Ethernet (eth0) MAC Address. The appropriate NIC cards (Port C, Bottom NIC Card, Slot 6) can be exchanged, if one is reasonably certain that the Host Computer failure is not related to the NIC cards. This will allow for the reuse of System Option Licenses, otherwise new Licenses must be obtained.
Remove the Support Clamp that holds the Video Card in place.

Figure 1. Video Card Clamp Removal
Loosen the Expansion Card Retention Bracket to allow removal of NIC Card.
Remove the NIC from Slot 6 (next to bottom slot) set aside.

Figure 2. NIC Card (Slot 6) Removal
Open the replacement Host Computer Side Cover.
Remove the Support Clamp that holds the Video Card in place.
Loosen the Expansion Card Retention Bracket to allow removal of NIC Card
Remove the NIC Card from Slot 6 and install the original Host Computer NIC set aside earlier.
Install the Host Computer replacement NIC Card in the original Host Computer.

Figure 3. NIC Card (Slot 6) Installed
Replace the Expansion Card Retention Bracket in both Host Computers
Replace the Side Cover on the Host computers.

note:
IN ORDER TO MEET EMC REQUIREMENTS, THE CHASSIS COVER MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED AFTER SERVICING. CHECK THAT THE COVERS ARE MOUNTED FIRMLY IN PLACE AND LOCKED DOWN WHERE APPLICABLE.

Finalization

No finalization steps.